Steroid variability in pediatric inpatient asthmatics: survey on provider preferences of dexamethasone versus prednisone.

ABSTRACT: Objective: Our hospital's pediatric Emergency Department (ED) began using dexamethasone for treating asthma exacerbations after ED studies showed non-inferiority of dexamethasone compared to prednisone. However, providers have not reached consensus on optimal inpatient steroid regimen. This study evaluates provider preference for inpatient steroid treatment.Methods: A survey was distributed to providers who care for inpatient pediatric asthmatics. Respondents answered questions about steroid choice and timing. Data were summarized as percentages; bivariate comparisons were analyzed with Pearson's chi-squared test.Results: Ninety-two providers completed the survey (60% response rate). When patients received dexamethasone in the ED, subsequent inpatient management was variable:

SUBMITTER: Cotter JM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8086174 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature